Uncertain employee or self-employed status: request an official CPP/EI ruling from the CRA
Define the period and actual relationship, gather the contract and facts, file on time, then address deductions and hours.
A contract label or tax number does not decide status by itself. A ruling concerns a specific relationship and period and can affect both parties.
Confirm the scope
Identify the payer, worker, duties, period and question about pensionable or insurable employment, earnings or hours.
Prepare the information
Gather the contract, invoices, payroll, schedule, tools, control, financial risk, profit opportunity, substitutes and integration facts.
Complete the process
File through the appropriate account or Form CPT1 before the deadline and disclose adverse facts as well.
Keep follow-up records
Answer the officer, read the covered period and correct deductions or records; separately use the stated appeal if you disagree.